Amidst the beginning of spring training, many veterans remain free agents as teams focus on youth development and roster flexibility. David Stearns, Mets president of baseball operations, indicated the team's decision to move on from Jose Iglesias, despite his strong contributions during the prior season. Stearns emphasized the need for roster flexibility to accommodate younger players, suggesting a broader trend in MLB as teams reassess their strategies and priorities in building their rosters for the upcoming season.
"Where we are now, for that role on our team, it's important for us to keep some avenues open for our younger players," Stearns said.
Stearns made it apparent they were moving on - regardless of how much the 35-year-old's performance and attitude sparked the team.
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